(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 02, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – There are a lot of misconceptions about home hospice care. By the time people are in need of hospice home care, they are in the midst of an overwhelming family crisis. Rebecca Sharp Colmer is a Certified Senior Advisor and a nationally recognize...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, September 02, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Most family caregivers need all the extra help they can get. That is why Rebecca Colmer, founder of MeAndMyCaregivers.com decided to donate caregiver kits to the American Red Cross. The American Red Cross offers caregiving classes that teach basic...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 13, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Caring for aging family members or for someone who is chronically ill can be an extremely demanding job. During a recent interview, Rebecca Colmer, a professional caregiver said, “In a perfect world, the care-receiver would recognize this and try to...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 13, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Hospice recognizes dying as part of the normal process of living and focuses on maintaining the quality of remaining life. Rebecca Colmer was recently invited to speak at a meeting for caregivers and people who are caring for sick or aging loved ones....more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 13, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – The topic of discussion at a recent meeting with caregivers was guardianship. Rebecca Colmer, a caregiving professional, was the keynote speaker. She began the lecture by defining guardianship, “Guardianship is a legal process used to insure that...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, July 13, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Rebecca Colmer is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA) and a caregiving professional who developed MeAndMyCaregivers.com, a communications hub for everyone on the care giving team. Rebecca recently spoke at a meeting where adult caregivers get together...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 29, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Care Giving professional, Rebecca Colmer, recently spoke to a group of people who care for aging loved ones. The topic was coping with caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease, a progressive condition that eventually leaves one totally dependant...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 29, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – During a recent interview with Rebecca Colmer, a care giving professional, resources for caregiving help were discussed. When asked about how families cope with caring for aging adults in today’s economy, Rebecca said, “Being a caregiver is not easy;...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 29, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Rebecca Colmer, a professional caregiver and Certified Senior Advisor was recently interviewed. She discussed the importance of accurate record keeping by the caregivers. “In the beginning there may only be a few needs like transportation, shopping...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, June 29, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI - MeAndMyCaregivers, Inc. recently introduced their newest caregiving service, group rates for the Family Care Assistance Program, aimed to provide affordable, supplemental caregiving assistance to patients, participants, and members of healthcare providers,...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 28, 2009 ) Ann Arbor -- Studies have shown that the seasons can have an adverse affect on mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a seriously disabling illness which prevents people from functioning normally. The illness affects millions of people each year, causing...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 28, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – If you are providing full-time care for an aging parent or family member, you will probably never view the world exactly the same way again. While caring for your loved one, you may think about what your own future holds as you near your final days....more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 28, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Assistive technology refers to any service, system or device that helps someone accomplish activities that they may have always been able to do, but now have difficulty.
Rebecca Sharp Colmer is a Certified Senior Advisor who specializes in care...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 26, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – A care giver’s job is a huge responsibility that can be stressful, especially during holidays. Holidays seem to be a time when everyone’s stress levels are up; a time when people feel more tired than usual. Rebecca Sharp Colmer is an experienced...more
(EMAILWIRE.COM, March 26, 2009 ) Ann Arbor, MI – Many people find themselves facing long-term care giving situations. Whether they’re the care giver, the person who needs the care or the one who is in charge of making decisions on their behalf, many have unrealistic expectations. Rebecca Sharp...more
